I’m the proud owner of Joe Law’s 1929 roadster Bonneville Racer Record holder for (30 years) 1991-2021 More pictures and history too follow UPDATE: There might be mid fifties bonneville history!!!! View attachment 5611633 View attachment 5611634 View attachment 5611635 View attachment 5611636 View attachment 5611637 View attachment 5611638 View attachment 5611639 The history RECORD RACER – A 1929 FORD BONNEVILLE ROADSTER This 1929 Ford roadster has a story to tell. After spending a few decades in a West Virginia barn, the roadster was resurrected in 1982 and spent the next six years cruising around Fairmont, WV powered by a Chevy small-block. In 1987 the owner/builder, Joe Law, drove the Ford cross-country to the Bonneville Salt Flats and picked up the racing bug. The roadster returned to the flats on a trailer in 1988 with a blown small-block and ran a 201.7 average against the record of 209.3. This roadster was for real. After upgrading to a blown 370ci de-stroked big-block, Law ran the roadster again in '89 and '90, honing the process and improving each year. Speed Week 1991 was the culmination of Law's efforts. With the blown, twin-turbo 'Rat' said to be pushing 1,420hp, the roadster posted 248/240mph runs and the 244.230 mph average was a new C/BSTR record - on gas. Done. Worth noting, Joe Law's C/BSTR (C-class/blown street roadster) record stood until last year, October 2021. This 'retired' Ford roadster has the roots of a Bonneville record-holder, but is now a refined street machine. If you want a classic street roadster with a racing heritage, this is your car. The big-block has been replaced with a Chevy 355ci small-block that is totally built - .030 over, TRW 7.80 pistons, ported heads and Engle hydraulic cam. A GMC 6-71 supercharger compresses air/fuel delivered by dual Edelbrock 550cfm carburetors that are fed by an electric fuel pump. Custom full tube headers w/cutouts route exhaust through a free flowing system and cooling comes from a large-core radiator w/electric fan. The small-block is backed by a two-speed PowerGlide automatic and Frankland Racing quick-change differential that utilizes a Detroit Locker w/4.86:1 ring/pinion and 26/15 spur gears that yield a final ratio of 2.80:1. The 1932 Ford frame has been boxed and reinforced. Front suspension utilizes a chromed 4'' dropped axle w/transverse leaf spring, radius arms, '40 Ford spindles and HD shocks. The rear rides on a mult-link suspension and coil-over shocks. Stopping power comes from manual disc/drum brakes and the fuel tank holds 40 gallons. The roadster body has been carefully maintained and the DuPont Imron Firethorn Red
Those were the good old days at Bonneville when a record holding street roadster was actually capable of being driven of the street. Congratulations on getting such a great car not many can say my car has run 244 MPH that's a very fast ride. Ronnieroadster
I was glad when the tall “water” tanks were removed. When Joe built his streamliner 300+ front tires were hard or impossible it get. I believe Joe worked with M & H and got a some available. Joe was great for the LSR fraternity.
Beautiful and history rich car! I notice it still has '91 WV license. Do you plan to get the license current and drive it much on the street? Lynn
No once done racing went back too a hot rod Then was totally restored a few years ago half race/street look
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